A full-day 4×4 adventure through the Fayoum depression, southwest of Cairo. After hotel pickup, drive to Tunis Village, the gateway to Fayoum’s desert scenery, then explore the lakes and quiet desert of the Wadi El Rayan Nature Reserve. Stop at Jabal El Madoura for panoramic views before reaching the Magic Lake, a hidden oasis ringed by dunes and unusual rock formations. The day’s highlight is Wadi Al Hitan (the Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting the fossilized skeletons of some of the earliest whales, dating back around 40 million years to when this desert was open sea.
Tour Highlights
- A 4×4 drive through Fayoum’s desert and lakes
- Tunis Village, known for its pottery workshops and mud-brick architecture
- The lakes and waterfalls of Wadi El Rayan Nature Reserve
- Panoramic desert views from Jabal El Madoura
- The Magic Lake, a hidden oasis surrounded by dunes
- Wadi Al Hitan (Valley of the Whales), a UNESCO World Heritage Site
What is Included
Included in the price
- Pickup and return from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- 4×4 desert vehicle
- A tour guide / driver
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal expenses and tipping
- Entrance fees where not stated
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
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